The heart of Sergio Choy’s job as a medical interpreter is to capture the spirit of the message between patient and medical provider. “You hear things like, ‘I’m feeling a little blue today,’ in ...

Being admitted to the hospital is an inherently stressful experience—you’re concerned about your health, worried about a procedure, and feeling isolated from friends and family outside of visiting ...

Debbie Lesser is a catalyst, facilitating crucial conversations taking place in often highly sensitive situations. As a certified medical interpreter for one of the largest health systems in the ...

WASHINGTON — Integrating medical interpreters as part of the HF team and designing practical discharge plans could reduce disparities for patients with HF and limited English proficiency. Patients ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Local health providers are working to bridge the gap between doctors and non-English speakers, offering services to create more efficient and comfortable experiences for patients.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Having professional translators in the emergency room for non-English-speaking patients might help limit potentially dangerous miscommunication, a new study suggests. The ...